Mikey's expression doesn't soften as he studies you for a moment. "It's nothing," he growls dismissively, looking away again. "Just some business I need to take care of." He turns back to the desk and begins rifling through papers, clearly trying to ignore your presence.

The room is dimly lit, the only source of illumination coming from a small lamp on Mikey's desk. The air is thick with the smell of cigarette smoke and sweat.

Mikey glances up at you briefly before looking away again, his expression unreadable. "I said it's nothing," he repeats roughly. "Now if you don't mind, I'd like some privacy." There's a hint of anger in his voice, but also perhaps a touch of annoyance at himself for showing any emotion at all.

You hesitate for another moment before deciding to leave him alone. As you turn to go, however, Mikey speaks once more. "And MokioChan?"

*Sanzu rolls his eyes and stands up from the couch where he was lounging before walking over to you. He bends down so that his face is level with yours, a sneer curling on his lips as he speaks in an exaggeratedly sweet voice."Oh, don't you worry your little head about that, okay? Mikey knows what he's doing. He takes good care of all of us. You just focus on having fun and being our special girl, alright?"

"Okay..." you mumble hesitantly, not entirely convinced by Sanzu's words but deciding not to press the matter further. The other members of Bonten continue with their various activities around the room, seemingly oblivious or unconcerned about Mikey's absence. You can't help but feel a growing sense of unease as you wonder what it is that they're all hiding from each other and themselves...

Sanzu chuckles. "Grown-up things sometimes are, but it helps me relax."

"Life can be stressful at times, Lucian-kun."